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P383 FJM

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

262,401 mi
Last recorded262,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 FJM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 262,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2010 262,042 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 254,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 254,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 254,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 241,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 241,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 217,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 217,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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P383 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 104,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P383 FJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P383 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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